The Allergist
Episodes
Small Risks Big Rewards with SCIT
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“This is a safe and very effective therapy, which is probably underutilized within our own community.” —Dr. Susan WassermanSubcutaneous immunoth...
Rewriting the Immune Code
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"So the future is one IV infusion, likely no chemotherapy, and that'll cure our IEIs." — Dr. Nicola WrightFor children born with inbo...
Consent is a Conversation
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"That wholesome conversation that you take a minute or two to go through really creates a physician-patient relationship, expands that communicat...
Infant anaphylaxis: What it looks like when they can't tell you
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"I have come across allergists in different countries who often don't even prescribe epinephrine for very young children that have only had ...
The many faces of milk problems
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“There is nothing magical that happens in your gut that says, ‘oh, now you’re ready for cow’s milk.’ — Dr. Farah KhanMilk has a special ta...
Developing that immunology spidey sense
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s not about knowing each one. It’s about knowing the patterns, the warning signs, the general pathways, and knowing when to ask a friend whe...
Highlights from the 2025 allergy literature
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping up with the allergy literature can feel like a second job layered onto an already full clinic day. Between evolving guidelines, expanding biol...
ENCORE: New Rules for Old Hives
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
== Happy holidays to our audience around the world! As a gift, and a break for The Allergist team, we are replaying our most popular episode from 20...
Nutrition and food allergy with Dr. Carina Venter
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“We should stop being scared of food, and we really should just let babies eat.” ...
Managing the Confident but Incorrect
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“It's kind of like we opened a Pandora's box and trying to close it up again is going to be very hard.” —Dr. Zachary RubinDr. Zachary ...
Can sinusitis be solved? The view from the ENT clinic
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“People know that asthma sucks. They don’t know that sinus disease sucks. It really impacts people's quality of life. It impacts their functi...
Tregs: The Peacekeepers of Immunity
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“The immune system generally likes to be a well-balanced machine. It’s kind of like Goldilocks — too much is no good, too little is no good, and...
A Clear-Eyed Look at the Red-Eye Culprit
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Don't just rely on the textbook definition of when the pollen seasons are. You need to have reliable data to know when the pollen seasons are ...
Standard Vaccines And Special Cases
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Vaccine counseling is really a team sport. — Dr. Anne Pham-HuyVaccines can stir anxiety for patients and confusion for clinicians, especially whe...
No to Olive Oil, Yes to What Works in Eczema Care
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Atopic dermatitis is not just about what you see on the skin. It's about what the patient's experiencing.” Dr. Melinda GooderhamEczema ...
Solving the Mystery of Mastocytosis — Tests, Treatments and Triggers
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“You will think it is mastocytosis much more often than you'll actually diagnose mastocytosis.” — Dr. Matthieu PicardMastocytosis is rare, ...
Finding the Fix for Chronic Cough
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“At least 60% don't respond to anything or who have been to somebody else before and they've come to me and they've tried everything ...
Going viral for the right reasons: join the fight against misinformation
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Putting yourself out there online as a doctor is not easy. But staying silent while misinformation spreads—that felt worse.” —Dr. Amiirah Auj...
The GI Guide for Allergists: A Deep Dive with Dr. Avinashi
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I can’t think of any medical condition where you can have this type of fry but not that type of fry.” —Dr. Vish AvanashiPediatric gastroenter...
What Allergies to Expect When You’re Expecting
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“They may worsen, they may improve, or they might not change at all, and it really is patient-dependent.” —Dr. Lana RosenfieldOn this episode of...
Taking the sting out of diagnosing contact dermatitis
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Have a high clinical suspicion for contact allergens or irritants in anyone presenting with eczematous rash.” —Dr. Rebecca PrattCreams that sti...
Trust your gut and test for primary atopic disorders
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“If you're already wondering if a patient has an underlying inborn error of immunity, then it’s worthwhile to do that testing.” — Dr. C...
How to accidentally become a researcher
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“It doesn’t have to start with a huge trial. It starts with a patient and it starts with a problem.” —Dr. Gord SussmanHow do we move from the ...
New Rules for Old Hives
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“We have to keep in mind that urticaria has to be treated until it's completely gone. So, absolute control of the disease.” — Dr. Herminio...
Biologics, Polyps, and the Power of Collaboration
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The emergence of biologics has really significantly transformed the management of these patients for me." — Dr. Yvonne ChanWhen it com...
Teaching with Feedback, Not Fireballs
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"We are all learning and we are all teaching." – Dr. Lori ConnorsWhat makes a great medical educator—and how do you actually become one?...
Find time, to make time, to fix time
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“We need time to fix our time problem. And we can get stuck in this loop where we’re like, ‘I have no time to find time to make time to fix time...
The Suspect? Inborn Errors of Immunity
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The key to the diagnosis of these disorders is the suspicion of these disorders."— Dr. Luis Murguia FavelaImmune dysregulation isn’t ju...
The Penicillin Allergy Puzzle: Who’s Really Allergic?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Most penicillin allergy labels are not indicative of any meaningful penicillin allergic reaction, and the vast majority can be de-labelled with dir...
Crossing the threshold of more precise allergy care
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"We use thresholds every day without even thinking about it. When we do a food challenge in our office, whether we know it or not, we're rel...
Prescribing Change: Could Omalizumab Transform Food Allergies?
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Although omalizumab is not a cure, it's a major step forward for patients as the first monoclonal antibody or biologic therapy to become FD...
When to breathe easy about asthma remission
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I think that asthma’s at a great time right now for some really cool interventions moving ahead that can maybe make big differences in our pat...
Is SLIT a Fit for your patients? Sublingual Immunotherapy for Peanut Allergies
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I do think it's important that we understand that not all the foods are the same, and I think anyone who's seen patients in clinics under...
Encore: Don't Delay: Embracing Early Intervention in Food Allergy Management
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is an encore presentation of our most downloaded episode of 2024.“Early introduction is the time-proven and research-proven prevention target f...
Epinephrine Essentials: Balancing Confidence, Safety, and Misconceptions
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“If that medicine is associated with fear of an injection, then we are giving the impression that a diagnosis of food allergy is worse than a life s...
Tiny Plastic Particles, Big Questions for Patient Health
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Plastic has been found everywhere—lungs, breast milk, liver, spleen, placenta, even blood." – Dr. Magdalena Zemelka-WiecekEvery week, w...
Fido’s Got to Go? Managing Pet Allergies Without Saying Goodbye
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“I do not think families typically should be getting rid of pets if they're having symptoms. There are very, very well tolerated medications th...
MCAS under investigation: Special Symptoms Unit
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“A lot of people are either being diagnosed or self-diagnosing (with MCAS), I would say somewhat inappropriately, without any actual evidence of mas...
Keep calm and carry epinephrine: Easing food allergy anxiety
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Introduce those allergens early, diversify that microbiome, and don't let fear rule you.” -- Dr. Priya BansalOn this episode of The Alle...
Decoding Drug Allergies with Dr. Christine Song
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“A desensitization is really the assumption that they're allergic. It's not a test, it's not a test dose, it's not a graded chal...
Out with the Old: Saying Goodbye to First-Gen Antihistamines
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Don't give a bad antihistamine masking as a sedative. If a person truly needs help with their sleep, then give them a proper sedative.” -- D...
When to Bee concerned: Myths and Realities of Venom Allergies
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"History, history, skin test or serum IgE, and then consider doing the other test just to round out your testing until you're sure you'...
‘Lots and lots of vomit’: a deep dive Into FPIES
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“FPIES is real, both acute and chronic FPIES. It's not a myth, and it can be an allergic emergency.” -- Dr. Nowak-WegrzynJoin Dr. Mariam Hann...
Spotting Acquired Immunodeficiencies: Separating Myths from Medicine
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“I feel like the term "immunity debt" has become fashionable but has lost all its meaning for me." -- Dr. Samira JeimyJoin Dr. Mari...
Decoding Hereditary Angioedema: Expert Insights with Dr. Stephen Betschel
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“HAE is a different disease than it was because of the advancement of treatments…make sure that you're offering the best form of therapy avai...
Apples, Pollen, and Itchy Mouths: Solving the PFAS Puzzle
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“It's important to recognize that fresh fruits and vegetables can cause local reactions in the mouth and gut. But if they're not causing s...
Yes, preschoolers can develop asthma!
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“I'm still getting told from families and other physicians that you can't make a diagnosis of asthma until they're six. Why? Why is...
Balancing chronic care and self-care for the patient and physician
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“When you fly, the flight attendant is always telling you, put on your oxygen mask first before you help somebody else. And it's so true. We’...
Adult vs. Childhood Food Allergies: A Deep Dive with Dr. Philippe Begin
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“I felt I was actually controlling my condition. It wasn't controlling me.” ...
Shared Decision-Making: Beyond the Buzzword in Allergy Practice
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Usually when patients have really strong feelings, what they're really trying to tell you is what their priorities are and what they are mo...
Don't Delay: Embracing Early Intervention in Food Allergy Management
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Early introduction is the time-proven and research-proven prevention target for every child and every food.” -- Prof. Jonathan HourihaneVenture i...
Asthma in the Biologic Era: A New Prescription
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“I guarantee you, within the next five years or within my lifetime, there may be a permanent solution to a lot of medical conditions including (asth...
Demystifying Hives: Autoimmunity, Treatment, and the Journey Forward
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“(Urticaria) is not an allergic condition, it's an autoimmune condition, one. Two, it's not dangerous, but it can last long. Three, we hav...
Climate Change and Allergies: Navigating the New not-Normal
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Worst allergy season ever? Might not be an exaggeration for that patient.” ...
Food Allergies: Myths, Medicine, and Moving Forward
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Food allergy tests are not screening tests…I will pause for dramatic effect…Food allergy tests are not screening tests.” Dr. David StukusDr. ...
Charting the course: Dr. Abdurrahman's prescription for medical leadership
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“People think leadership has to be a loud person standing in front of everybody, declaring themselves the leader. Leadership isn't a dictatorsh...
Are Allergy Ladders Baked into Immunotherapy?
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“We don't do any fresh food skin testing because they have not been validated. And we know, if we put food on skin, we may well get a positiv...
Don't Fear the QI: Embracing Change with Dr. Victoria Cook
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Collaboration and communication is how we make change." - Dr. Victoria CookJoin Dr. Mariam Hanna in a fast paced conversation with Dr. Vict...
A Journey Through Top Articles of 2023 with Dr. Matthew Greenhawt
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“We cannot be dogmatic about what we say about epinephrine…we need as a field to stop being so dogmatic and do more studies to understand." ...
Happy New Year...The Allergist is back Jan. 9th
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! We're taking a brief pause and will return with our next regularly scheduled podcast next week. We have some very exciting episo...
Deep Dive into Allergic Rhinitis Guidelines
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Don't be afraid of using these disease modifying therapies. They're safe, they're effective, they will actually let you get away wit...
Eosinophilic Esophagitis Untangled: Insights with Dr. Edmond Chan
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“The allergist has many important roles in the management of EoE patients in the multidisciplinary EoE team.” - Dr. Edmond ChanJoin Dr. Mariam Han...
Beyond the myth: Unveiling the reality of penicillin allergy
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“A patient does not need to avoid penicillin if a family member is allergic to penicillin.” Dr. Ana-Maria CopaescuJoin Dr. Mariam Hanna along with...
Marvels and misconceptions of the immune system
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"I just would like to take this moment to be a bit smug about how the immune system is really the issue in many, many disorders, although it is n...
Your Comprehensive Guide to Atopic Dermatitis
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Food allergies do not necessarily cause atopic dermatitis. but a compromised barrier function in the skin can lead to food allergies later on in li...
Home Management of Anaphylaxis: New Understanding and Evolving Perspectives
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"If you're ever thinking, should I use epinephrine or should I not? The answer is always yes, you should use it. It's always safe and i...
Going beyond the blue inhaler
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"If you're reaching for your blue inhaler twice a day, something's off." - Dr. Andrew O'Keefe As we navigate through peak as...
Introducing 'The Allergist'
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like the world of allergy and immunology is changing just a bit too quickly?Welcome to your allergy lifeline..."The Allergist" pod...